Boyd Tinsley’s Crystal Garden to Play Unity Rally and Concert in Charlottesville in Wake of KKK Demonstrations

On Twitter, Dave Matthews Band’s Boyd Tinsley said “it’s utterly disgusting that a city as kind and as loving as Charlottesville has to bear this. The way we deal with it is through showing up in force to the unity rally and concert at the downtown pavilion.”

Tinsley will bring his new project Crystal Garden to Charlottesville’s downtown pavilion for a show beginning at 2 PM tomorrow. “The way to rid ourselves of this darkness is to show our love and to not be dragged down into the pit of negativity,” Tinsley wrote.

The University of Virginia is also speaking out on the KKK protests, with president Teresa Sullivan said, “There is irony in the timing of the KKK rally, which falls only four days after Independence Day, when we celebrate our nation’s hard-won freedom and our founding belief that all people are created equal and entitled to unalienable human rights. As a community, let’s remain confident that the voice of justice and equality will drown out the voice of hatred in the end.”

The kkk has been completely irrelevant and non-violent for at least 40 years. And removing statues is removing history, a common trait of socialist governments such as any state or city run by democrats. If tinsley any other musician “activist” wants to do anything about REAL and CURRENT racism and interracial (90% black-on-white) violence, they would protest blm, black lies matter.

Miggy July 9, 2017, 00:35:20

Greg is a narrow minded tool. Each political party benefits from a populace that blames each other for societal woes. No political view or side holds any moral high ground when it comes to race relations, immigration, or social justice.

Parvati (Fran) July 9, 2017, 18:35:09

Taking down a statue which symbolizes slavery and injustice is not only wise but necessary in today’s divisive world where prejudice and violence are running rampant and unchecked. This is a symbolic act of solidarity with African Americans who deserve to be honored and respected. Amen.

Parvati (Fran) July 9, 2017, 18:35:10

Taking down a statue which symbolizes slavery and injustice is not only wise but necessary in today’s divisive world where prejudice and violence are running rampant and unchecked. This is a symbolic act of solidarity with African Americans who deserve to be honored and respected. Amen.